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A certain sum of money amounts to Rs. 62,000 in two years and Rs. 76,200 in 4 years. Find the sum invested initially.

Q: A certain sum of money amounts to Rs. 62,000 in two years and Rs. 76,200 in 4 years. Find the sum in

S.I for 2 yrs. = 76,200 – 62,000 = Rs. 14,200 &there4; Sum invested = 62,000- 14,200 = Rs. 47,800

A Rs. 47,800

B Rs.48,000

C Rs.49,000

D Rs.50,000

E None of these

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A certain sum of money amounts to Rs. 62,000 in two years and Rs. 76,200 in 4 years. Find the sum invested initially.

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